Stitched With Love - Honoring the Women Who Taught Us to Create
There’s something sacred about a woman’s hands - the way they guide, create, comfort, and teach. On Mother's Day, we don’t just celebrate moms. We honor all the women who shaped our world with their love and their craft - mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, friends.
If you learned to sew, quilt, or craft, chances are it started with one of them sitting beside you. Maybe it was your mother who showed you how to thread a needle. Your grandmother, gently guiding your small hands through your first quilt block. An older sister who let you sit beside her while she made something beautiful.
Those moments stay with us. Not just the stitches or the patterns - but the laughter, the quiet encouragement, the stories told over fabric and thread.
🌸 A Little Mother's Day History:
Did you know modern Mother's Day was started by a woman named Anna Jarvis in 1908? She wanted to honor her own mother - a woman who spent her life caring for others.
Her dream was simple: a day for heartfelt gratitude, not store-bought gifts. By 1914, Mother's Day became a national holiday. Today, it’s celebrated in over 40 countries around the world, each putting their own beautiful spin on it.
At CutterPillar, we believe creativity is a legacy. The tools we offer - light boards, cutting mats, paper trimmers - aren’t just tools. They’re bridges between generations. They help bring projects to life, yes. But more importantly, they help bring people together.
This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the women who didn’t just craft - they taught us how to create. How to try again when it wasn’t perfect. How to see beauty in the process. How to give a piece of ourselves in everything we make.
So whether you’re making something in their honor, or carrying on the traditions they passed down - know that you’re part of something bigger. A legacy stitched with love.
Looking for the Perfect Gift for the Maker in Your Life? Whether she’s a lifelong quilter, a passionate paper crafter, or just rediscovering her creative spark, a thoughtful tool can go a long way. Here are a few of our favorite picks for Mother’s Day:
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CutterPillar Glow Light Boards - Perfect for tracing, paper crafting, appliqué, and more. A gentle, even light that brings every detail into focus.
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Glow Tote & Accessories - For the maker on the go, pair her Glow Light Board with a sleek, protective tote.
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Paper Trimmers - Clean cuts, smooth motion, and intuitive design—ideal for every project from scrapbooking to quilt blocks.
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Cutting Mats - Durable and beautifully designed for both form and function on her craft table.
Want to make something extra meaningful this year?
Join us for a LIVE SEW-ALONG: Mother's Day Gift with Bethany - a special crafting session where we’ll create a heartfelt gift together.
🧵 When: Friday, May 9th
🧵 Time: 1 PM MST
This year, give her something that supports her passion and maybe even inspires the next generation.
Here’s to the women who made makers out of us. Happy Mother’s Day.
